Device for presenting products and use thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices for presenting products face challenges in setting up from a flat transport state to a voluminous display form, often requiring significant effort and complexity, which complicates the unfolding process.
Innovation Solution
A device with multiple folding zones that allow for easy transition between folded and unfolded states, featuring a tray with a bearing surface that hinges and secures with supporting structures, enabling simple unfolding and folding without requiring user-specific knowledge, and utilizing materials like cardboard for stability and transport efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the device is designed with a flat transport volume for space-efficient transport, then the transport efficiency is improved, but the device becomes relatively difficult to set up into the desired voluminous display form
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple wall parts (front wall parts, rear wall parts, side wall parts) connected by folding zones, allowing the structure to be segmented for compact transport while easily assembled by unfolding and connecting the segments at designated locations
Solution Approach 2:
The wall parts are pre-configured with folding zones and connection features during manufacturing, so that during setup the user only needs to unfold and connect pre-prepared components rather than assembling complex structures from scratch
2Ease of operation
If the device uses multiple folding zones and pivotable parts to enable easy transition between folded and unfolded states, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates pivotable connections and folding zones that allow dynamic transition between folded and unfolded states, enabling the structure to adapt its configuration from compact transport form to expanded display form through simple rotational movements at the folding zones
Solution Approach 2:
When folded, the wall parts and tray are arranged in a nested configuration where components are positioned one within or alongside another, creating a compact form that minimizes transport volume while maintaining all necessary structural elements for easy unfolding
3Ease of operation
If the bearing surface is made hingeable in parts to facilitate unfolding, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability of the bearing surface may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing surface is segmented into multiple parts connected by folding zones, allowing each part to be independently positioned during unfolding while maintaining overall structural integrity through the connection at the folding zones
Solution Approach 2:
The securing element automatically engages with the supporting structure when the device is unfolded, providing self-securing functionality that stabilizes the bearing surface parts without requiring additional manual assembly steps or external tools
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for presenting products, and a method for unfolding such a device. The invention comprises a rear wall (7), a front wall (10), two side walls (1, 3) and a tray (12) which is pivotably connected to both the rear wall and the front wall and comprises a bearing surface (14), wherein at least a part of a top side of the bearing surface is configured to bear products to be presented. The device can be folded from a folded-up state to an unfolded state and vice versa, wherein, in the unfolded state, the bearing surface of the tray spans a, preferably substantially flat, plane, wherein the bearing surface of the tray is substantially completely enclosed by the rear wall, the front wall and the side walls.